Verse 8

The master praised the dishonest manager for acting shrewdly, because the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the people of the light.

Other Translations

• Bibeloversettelse fra KJV1611 og Textus Receptus

  Og herren roste den urettferdige forvalteren, fordi han hadde handlet klokt; for verdens barn er klokere i sin generasjon enn lysets barn.

• NT, oversatt fra gresk

  Og herren priste den kloke forvalteren for at han hadde handlet klokt; for sønnene til denne verden er klokere i sitt slag enn lysenes sønner.

• Norsk King James

  Og herren rostet den urettferdige forvalteren fordi han hadde handlet kløktig; for denne verdens barn er i sin generasjon smartere enn lysets barn.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Herren roste den urettferdige forvalteren fordi han hadde handlet klokt. For denne verdens barn er klokere overfor sin egen generasjon enn lysets barn.

• KJV/Textus Receptus til norsk

  Og herren roste den urettferdige forvalter, fordi han hadde handlet klokt; for denne verdens barn er klokere i sin generasjon enn lysets barn.

• Den norske oversettelsen av Det Nye Testamente

  Herren priste den urettferdige forvalteren fordi han hadde handlet klokt. For denne verdens barn er klokere i sin omgang med sine samtidige enn lysets barn.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Og herren roste den urettferdige forvalteren fordi han hadde handlet klokt. For denne verdens barn er klokere enn lysets barn i sin generasjon.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Da berømte herren den urettferdige forvalteren, fordi han hadde handlet klokt. For denne verdenens barn er i sin tid klokere enn lysets barn.

• gpt4.5-preview

  Og herren roste den urettferdige forvalteren fordi han hadde handlet klokt; for denne verdens barn handler klokere mot sin egen slekt enn lysets barn.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Og herren roste den urettferdige forvalteren fordi han hadde handlet klokt; for denne verdens barn handler klokere mot sin egen slekt enn lysets barn.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Så roste herren den urettferdige forvalteren fordi han hadde handlet klokt. For denne verdens barn er klokere i sine egne saker enn lysets barn.

• NT, oversatt fra gresk Aug2024

  Herren roste den urettferdige forvalteren fordi han hadde handlet klokt. For denne verdens barn er klokere i sitt forhold til sine egne enn lysets barn.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Og Herren prisede den uretfærdige Huusholder, at han gjorde snildeligen; thi denne Verdens Børn ere klogere end Lysets Børn i deres Slægt.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Og herren roste den urettferdige forvalteren fordi han hadde handlet klokt; for denne verdens barn er klokere overfor sin egen slekt enn lysets barn.

• KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

  And the master commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Hans herre roste den urettferdige forvalteren fordi han hadde handlet klokt, for denne verdens barn er i sin generasjon klokere enn lysets barn.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Herren roste den urettferdige forvalteren for å ha handlet klokt, fordi denne verdens barn er klokere, overfor sin egen slekt, enn lysets barn.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Og hans herre roste den urettferdige forvalteren fordi han hadde handlet klokt; for denne verdens barn er klokere i sin omgang med sine egne enn lysets barn.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Herren roste den uhederlige forvalteren fordi han hadde handlet klokt; for denne verdens barn er klokere overfor sin egen slekt enn lysets barn.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  And the LORde comended the vniust stewarde because he had done wysly. For ye chyldren of this worlde are in their kynde wyser then ye chyldren of lyght.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  And the lorde comended the vnrighteous stewarde, because he had done wysely. For the children of this worlde are in their kynde wyser, the the children of light.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And the Lorde commended the vniust stewarde, because he had done wisely. Wherefore the children of this worlde are in their generation wiser then the children of light.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  And the Lord commended the vniuste stewarde, because he had done wisely. For the chyldren of this worlde are in their nation, wiser then the chyldren of lyght.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  ‹And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.›

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  "His lord commended the dishonest manager because he had done wisely, for the children of this world are, in their own generation, wiser than the children of the light.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  `And the lord commended the unrighteous steward that he did prudently, because the sons of this age are more prudent than the sons of the light, in respect to their generation.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And his lord commended the unrighteous steward because he had done wisely: for the sons of this world are for their own generation wiser than the sons of the light.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And his lord was pleased with the false servant, because he had been wise; for the sons of this world are wiser in relation to their generation than the sons of light.

• World English Bible (2000)

  "His lord commended the dishonest manager because he had done wisely, for the children of this world are, in their own generation, wiser than the children of the light.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  The master commended the dishonest manager because he acted shrewdly. For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their contemporaries than the people of light.

Referenced Verses

• John 12:36 : 36 While you have the light, believe in the light, so that you may become children of light." Jesus said this, then went away and was hidden from them.
• Eph 5:8 : 8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.
• 1 Thess 5:5 : 5 You are all children of the light and children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness.
• Luke 20:34 : 34 Jesus replied to them, 'The people of this age marry and are given in marriage.
• Ps 17:14 : 14 By your hand, Lord, save me from people of this world whose reward is in this life. Fill their bellies with what you have stored up; let their children be satisfied, and let them leave their wealth to their little ones.
• Ps 49:10-19 : 10 that he should live on forever and not see the pit of decay. 11 For he sees that even the wise die; the fool and the senseless alike perish and leave their wealth to others. 12 Their inward thought is that their houses will last forever, and their dwelling places for all generations; they call their lands by their own names. 13 But man in his honor does not remain; he is like the beasts that perish. 14 This is their fate, their foolish confidence. And yet, after them, people approve their words. Selah. 15 Like sheep, they are appointed for Sheol; Death will shepherd them. The upright will rule over them in the morning, and their form will decay in the grave, far from lofty dwellings. 16 But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol, for He will receive me. Selah. 17 Do not be afraid when a man grows rich, when the glory of his house increases. 18 For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his glory will not follow him down. 19 Though he blesses himself during his lifetime, and people praise you when you prosper,
• Prov 6:6-8 : 6 Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider her ways and be wise. 7 She has no commander, no overseer or ruler, 8 yet she prepares her food in the summer and gathers her provisions at harvest.
• Matt 17:26 : 26 'From others,' Peter answered. 'Then the sons are exempt,' Jesus said to him.
• Luke 16:4 : 4 'I know what I will do so that, when I am removed from my position, people will welcome me into their homes.'
• Luke 16:10 : 10 Whoever is faithful with very little is also faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.
• Luke 18:6 : 6 And the Lord said, 'Listen to what the unjust judge says.'
• Gen 3:1 : 1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, 'Did God really say, you shall not eat from any tree in the garden?'
• Exod 1:10 : 10 Come, let us deal shrewdly with them; otherwise, they will multiply further, and in the event of war, they may join our enemies, fight against us, and leave the country."
• 2 Sam 13:3 : 3 Now Amnon had a friend named Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David’s brother. Jonadab was a very shrewd man.
• 2 Kgs 10:19 : 19 Now summon all the prophets of Baal, all his worshipers, and all his priests. Let no one fail to come, for I am going to hold a great sacrifice to Baal. Anyone who fails to come will not live." But Jehu was acting deceptively in order to destroy the worshipers of Baal.
• 1 Pet 2:9 : 9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
• 1 John 3:10 : 10 By this the children of God and the children of the devil are distinguished: Anyone who does not practice righteousness and does not love their brother or sister is not of God.
• Phil 3:19 : 19 Their end is destruction, their god is their appetite, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things.
• 1 Cor 3:18 : 18 Let no one deceive themselves. If anyone among you thinks they are wise in this age, let them become foolish so that they may become wise.